Multidimensional scale of attitudes toward lesbians and gay men: Construction and preliminary validation | Escala Multidimensional de atitudes face a lésbicas e a gays: Construção e validação preliminar

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2012

Autores

Jorge Gato (Autor) Outra; Anne Marie Fontaine (Autor) Outra; Nuno Santos Carneiro (Autor) FPCEUP

Revista

Título: Paideia

Vol. 22 Nº 52

Páginas: 11-20

ISSN: 0103-863X

Editora: Universidade of São Paulo. Faculty of Philosophy, Languages and Literature, and Human Sciences

Indexação

Scopus - 5 Citações

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ID Authenticus: P-008-65A

DOI: 10.1590/S0103-863X2012000100003

Abstract (EN): Prejudice against non-heterosexual individuals persists and currently assumes various forms. This study describes the process of developing and validating a multidimensional instrument to assess attitudes toward lesbians and gay men. Three types of negative attitudes were defined based on a literature review of the various aspects of antigay prejudice. Existing scales were selected and their items were categorized according to expected attitudes. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a scale composed of three negative attitudinal dimensions: two with a more traditional nature (Rejection of proximity and Pathologizing of homosexuality) and a more contemporary one (Modern heterosexism), as well as a positive dimension (Support). All dimensions showed good internal consistency. Additional evidence of the instrument's construct validity was obtained through a differential study, based on the participants' gender and their interpersonal contact with lesbians and gay men.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 10